Chapter 329

Chapter 329

Fortunately, Cole still had enough sense to cooperate with Alessia. Only as he collapsed onto the bed did he finally let himself go.

Alessia sighed, then went to the bathroom to soak a washcloth in hot water. She returned and gently wiped his face and neck.

“Honestly, you’re not even much of a drinker. Why try to keep up with everyone

else?”

“I won’t do it again.” Even through the haze of alcohol, Cole always answered

Alessia without hesitation.

“Miss Morton, here’s the hangover remedy,” the butler called, knocking at the door.

Alessia took the mug, closing the door behind her.

“Sit up and have a few sips. It’ll help.” She eased Cole upright, supporting him as he

drank.

The room was quiet, harsh white light buzzing overhead. Once Cole lay back down, Alessia switched off the main light, leaving only the dim lamp on the bedside table.

phone vibrated.

you yet?” Esme’s voice was tinged with

“He did. Don’t worry.”

are you coming back?”

answer, Cole started murmuring her name, reaching

and only then did he

make it back tonight,” she said softly. “Can you grab my textbooks for me tomorrow? I’ll meet

it–we know what’s up!” Esme sounded barely able to contain her

their minds, but she didn’t bother to call back and explain. Instead, she gently patted Cole’s chest, soothing him

students were still carefree, enjoying campus life,

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could he let his guard down, allowing himself to be

his parents, Parrish and Jade–the perfect couple–Cole

she leaned

of the bedside lamp bathed the

206, her friends

in excitement.

when Alessia arrived at class, Esme and the others were all giving her knowing

look who finally showed up,” Esme

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